New Delhi, 15 September (H.S.): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended her greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of Nuakhai, a community festival associated with agriculture and the harvesting of new crops.

In a post on the social media platform X, President Murmu wrote, “I extend my heartfelt greetings to the people of the country and the people of Odisha on the occasion of Nuakhai, a community festival associated with agriculture. Nuakhai is not merely a traditional festival; it also symbolises community feasting and warm social and family gatherings with friends. I believe that this festival will further strengthen mutual harmony and fraternity. On this occasion, I wish everyone happiness, peace and prosperity.”

It is noteworthy that Nuakhai is a major agricultural and community festival celebrated in Odisha, Chhattisgarh and parts of Jharkhand. The festival marks the welcoming of the new harvest, particularly newly harvested rice, and is observed as an expression of gratitude to God.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar